Garthdee

Aberdeen

The Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen, Scotland: Garthdee House seen across lawn (to left of monkey puzzle tree). To the right of the tree is the Square Tower student residences.
The Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen, Scotland: Business School building and meadow with wildflowers. Dandelions are in bloom.
The Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen, Scotland: River Dee seen from path that leads to the riverbank from the main plaza by the Riverside East building.
The Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen, Scotland: Parkland shown between Faculty of Health and Social Care building (left) and banks of River Dee (right).
The Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen, Scotland: Garthdee House shown here houses the Principal's Office. This manor house was the centre of the Garthdee estate donated by Tom Scott Sutherland in the 1950s which, with additional purchases of adjacent land, became the Garthdee campus today.

Popular places to visit

University of Aberdeen

University of Aberdeen

4.5/5(25 reviews)

Explore the campus of University of Aberdeen, during your trip to Aberdeen. Make time to visit the area's shops, or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

University of Aberdeen
Aberdeen Harbour

Aberdeen Harbour

Explore the waterfront in Aberdeen with a trip to Aberdeen Harbour. Discover the area's acclaimed theater scene and shops.

Aberdeen Harbour
Amusement park

Codonas Amusement Park

4/5(2 reviews)

Have a fun-filled day with the family at Codonas Amusement Park during your visit to Aberdeen. Make time to visit the area's shops, or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Codonas Amusement Park
Duthie Park Winter Gardens featuring a garden

Duthie Park Winter Gardens

4.5/5(11 reviews)

Walk amid tropical rainforests or arid displays dotted with cacti at this beautiful garden set within a collection of large glasshouses in a pretty city park.

Duthie Park Winter Gardens
Cathedral of St. Machar featuring a church or cathedral, religious aspects and interior views

Cathedral of St. Machar

5/5(7 reviews)

Cast your eyes up in this magnificent medieval cathedral to see its stunning 16th-century heraldic ceiling and original friezes in the nave.

Cathedral of St. Machar
King's College

King's College

4.5/5(8 reviews)

Enjoy the collegiate vibe when you visit King's College, during your trip to Aberdeen. Make time to visit the area's shops, or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

King's College

Things to do

Aberdeen City Centre Walking Tour

Aberdeen City Centre Walking Tour (2pm)

$19
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Aberdeen City Centre Walking Tour (2pm)
Small-Group Speyside Whisky Trail Full-Day Tour

Speyside Whisky Trail from Aberdeen

$153
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Speyside Whisky Trail from Aberdeen
Historical Adventure to St Andrews & Dundee from Aberdeen

Historical Adventure to St Andrews & Dundee from Aberdeen

$82
per adult
Historical Adventure to St Andrews & Dundee from Aberdeen
From Aberdeen: Guided Day Trip & Castle Visit

From Aberdeen: Guided Day Trip, Coast & Castle Visit

$135
per adult
From Aberdeen: Guided Day Trip, Coast & Castle Visit
City of Aberdeen Distillery: Gin School Experience

City of Aberdeen Distillery: Gin School Experience

$191
per adult
City of Aberdeen Distillery: Gin School Experience
Discover the Aberdeen Gin School

Aberdeen’s Distillery Discovery Tour

$48
per adult
Aberdeen’s Distillery Discovery Tour
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Garthdee Hotel Deals

Macdonald Norwood Hall Hotel

Macdonald Norwood Hall Hotel

4 out of 5
Garthdee Road, Cults, Aberdeen, Scotland
$121 nightly
The price is $146 total per night from Oct 9 to Oct 10
$146 total
Oct 9 - Oct 10
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Aberdeen. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (472 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel! Very elegant and well decorated. Enjoyed afternoon tea there. Spacious rooms. Staff friendly and accommodating. Dinner was excellent. I would definitely stay here again"

Reviewed on Sep 30, 2025

Macdonald Norwood Hall Hotel
Sandman Signature Aberdeen Hotel & Spa

Sandman Signature Aberdeen Hotel & Spa

3.5 out of 5
St. Andrew Street, Aberdeen, Scotland
$72 nightly
The price is $86 total per night from Oct 19 to Oct 20
$86 total
Oct 19 - Oct 20
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Aberdeen. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,098 reviews)
"I've been staying here for years now but feel the quality of cleanliness in the rooms has severely dropped. In the room I was staying in: • the kitchen sink still had water lying in it and water marks. • there was spilled milk in the fridge door that had clearly been there a while. • there was marks ..."

Reviewed on Oct 6, 2025

Sandman Signature Aberdeen Hotel & Spa
Leonardo Hotel Aberdeen

Leonardo Hotel Aberdeen

4 out of 5
Union Square, Guild Street, Aberdeen, Scotland
$66 nightly
The price is $80 total per night from Oct 19 to Oct 20
$80 total
Oct 19 - Oct 20
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Aberdeen. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,066 reviews)
"All the lads in the hotel were great. Friendly and straightforward. Staff in Glasgow and Aberdeen are always great!"

Reviewed on Oct 5, 2025

Leonardo Hotel Aberdeen
Station Hotel Aberdeen

Station Hotel Aberdeen

3 out of 5
78 Guild Street, Aberdeen, Scotland
$54 nightly
The price is $65 total per night from Oct 26 to Oct 27
$65 total
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 3-star eco-certified hotel in Aberdeen. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 bars/lounges, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,005 reviews)
"This was a nice hotel, quite traditional and it made a nice change from the usual cheaper hotels with no personality! The front desk team were really helpful and friendly. I paid for the upgrade and although my room was nice, it was really small but had a large shower room that was lovely. Bit chilly ..."

Reviewed on Oct 6, 2025

Station Hotel Aberdeen
Ardoe House Hotel & Spa

Ardoe House Hotel & Spa

3.5 out of 5
South Deeside Road, Blairs, Aberdeen, Scotland
$113 nightly
The price is $136 total per night from Oct 12 to Oct 13
$136 total
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 3.5-star spa hotel in Aberdeen. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"Ardoe House is a beautiful property, very much in keeping with it's history as a baronial mansion. The decor is lavish and made us all feel very posh! The rooms are very well appointed and clean. The bed was the most comfortable bed we had in our two weeks of travel, and the dining options were great. ..."

Reviewed on Oct 6, 2025

Ardoe House Hotel & Spa
Village Hotel Aberdeen

Village Hotel Aberdeen

3 out of 5
Prime Four, Kingswells, Aberdeen, Scotland
$79 nightly
The price is $95 total per night from Oct 10 to Oct 11
$95 total
Oct 10 - Oct 11
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 3-star eco-certified hotel in Aberdeen. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
"Very nice place"

Reviewed on Oct 6, 2025

Village Hotel Aberdeen
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Other neighborhoods around Garthdee

Summer on Tollohill Trees cover much of this hillside on the southern bank of the Dee. This is one of the last hills of the Mounth which peters out at the bay o' Nigg.
Photo by Colin Smith (CC BY-SA)

Kincorth

Kincorth might not have many top sights, but Duthie Park Winter Gardens and Union Square Shopping Centre are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Kincorth
A wee dram of Glenmorangie, recommended by the waitress as an introductory whiskey. If that's an introduction, good heavens.

Aberdeen West End

Aberdeen West End is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Rubislaw Quarry or Queen Victoria Statue.

Aberdeen West End
The Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen, Scotland: Garthdee House seen across lawn

Cults

5/5(8 area reviews)

Visitors to Cults appreciate its restaurants. A visit to Hazlehead Park and Gordon Highlanders Museum might round out your trip if you're looking to see more of the area.

Cults
Duthie Park Winter Gardens which includes interior views and a garden

Ferryhill

While there might not be top attractions in Ferryhill, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Duthie Park Winter Gardens and Union Square Shopping Centre.

Ferryhill
Marischal Museum which includes heritage elements and heritage architecture

Central Aberdeen

4.5/5(126 area reviews)

Travelers to Central Aberdeen praise its popular shops. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to make a stop by Aberdeen Music Hall and Union Terrace Gardens.

Central Aberdeen
Aberdeen Grammar School. This building dates from the 1860s. It was rebuilt after being partially destroyed by fire in 1986.
Photo by Richard Slessor (CC BY-SA)

Rosemount

When in Rosemount, you can plan a visit to His Majesty's Theatre and Aberdeen Music Hall, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Rosemount
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